On December 26, Gaon Chart officially announced that the definition of an album will change starting in 2018. The announcement stated,�

"In order to meet with the rapidly changing new media and device environment, and to sufficiently�play the role of a music chart in the new music market, Gaon Chart will be making changes in the rules.�

First, the definition of chart album will change from 'replica based on the copyright law' and 'offline album' to a 'product being sold in bulks'.�

Therefore, G-Dragon's USB album�that led to a controversy earlier in the year�and other similar products will be�applied to�the Gaon Chart starting next year. Various forms (USB, Kit, other storage devices, etc.) are expected to be used in album releases from now on."

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The new standards of Gaon Chart will take effect starting on January 1, 2018.�